With 1 recalls and 3 complaints, the 2026 Toyota Prius rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

26V0490002026-28-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.

A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2026 Toyota Prius's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 3 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System2

02Exterior Lighting1

3 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Prius Fuel Economy

49–57mpg combined

49-57city

50-56hwy

$750-$900/yr

Fuel economy for the 2026 Toyota Prius ranges from 49 to 57 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Prius - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

57mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

57 city56 hwy~$750/yr8/10 Clean

Prius AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

54mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

53 city54 hwy~$800/yr8/10 Clean

Prius XLE/LTD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

52mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

52 city52 hwy~$850/yr8/10 Clean

Prius AWD XLE/LTD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

49mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

49 city50 hwy~$900/yr8/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2026 Toyota Prius

35States

33%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (18%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

75018%

TXTexas

3258%

FLFlorida

3057%

DCWashington DC

1955%

PAPennsylvania

1734%

GAGeorgia

1704%

MDMaryland

1624%

ILIllinois

1373%

MOMissouri

1333%

NCNorth Carolina

1263%

AZArizona

1243%

OROregon

1193%

DEDelaware

1153%

WAWashington

1052%

NYNew York

1042%

HI100

COColorado

892%

MNMinnesota

802%

NHNew Hampshire

782%

NJ71

MA68

OH64

MI60

OK49

TN48

UT44

IN43

RI39

AL38

WI38

NV27

KY26

CT26

VT24

NE22

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2026.

Buying a 2026 Toyota Prius?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2026 Toyota Prius a good car to buy?

The 2026 Toyota Prius has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2026 Toyota Prius?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2026 Toyota Prius. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2026 Toyota Prius?

Fuel economy ranges from 49 to 57 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $150 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2026 Toyota Prius?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2026 Toyota Prius, based on 3 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.